megalomania

Meanings

• a psychological condition characterized by an excessive desire for power and control.

  - "He displayed clear signs of megalomania with his constant need for power and control."
  - "The CEO's megalomania became a significant hindrance to the company's growth."

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Synonyms

delusion of grandeur

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Variants

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megalomania , megalomaniac , megalomaniacal , megalomaniacally , megalomaniacs , megalomanias , megalomanic

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Etymology

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from the Greek word 'megas' meaning 'great' and 'manos' meaning 'power'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Narcissism: A personality disorder characterized by an excessive preoccupation with one's own self-image, often accompanied by megalomania.

2. Authoritarianism: A political ideology characterized by the belief in the necessity of a strong centralized government, often accompanied by megalomania.

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[{"term"=>"God complex", "description"=>"A term used to describe an individual who displays god-like qualities or behaviors, often exhibiting megalomania."}, {"term"=>"Power-hungry", "description"=>"A term used to describe an individual who has an excessive desire for power and control, often exhibiting megalomania."}]

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